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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.28, 11,341.08 and 2,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.28, 11,341.08 and 2,297.07 is: 3,444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.28 : 11,341.08 = 2,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.28/11,341.08 = 2,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.28x = 11,341.08 × 2,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.28x = 26,051,254.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,051,254.64/7,562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.89

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